Programme presentations 

Take a look at your future lecture hall!
Each programme presents itself during the Bachelor's Open Day in the lecture halls of the various faculties. Teachers and students explain what the study entails, which subjects you will take, is it a small-scale study or a larger one, what is the atmosphere like, and much more. And of course you can also ask your questions. Note: some presentations are in Dutch and English.

View the presentation schedule

Information markets

At each faculty you will find an information market with stands of the programmes. At the stands you can find information on practical matters such as studying itself, application and admission, study guidance and the job market. And you can ask questions about student life in Leiden and The Hague and get to know the study and student associations.

Theme cafés and campus tours

Some of the faculties have theme cafés, covering topics related to studying. Pop in and discover what Leiden University has to offer! Some theme cafés are presented in English and others are in Dutch. 

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Silent Disco City Tour

Want to get to know your city in a completely new way? Then join us on a Silent Disco City Tour and go on a one-hour tour through the city centers of Leiden and The Hague. On this swinging way you will get to know all the ins and outs of the city and see all the hotspots. In short, an educational party along the sights with our Showmaster! Who knows, you might just discover your regular pub!

I'm coming to the Open Day in Leiden and The Hague

Programme presentations

Discover your future programme!
A number of bachelor's programmes present themselves from the lecture halls of various faculties via livestream. Teachers and students explain what the programme entails, which subjects you will be taking, whether it is a small-scale study or something larger, what the atmosphere is like, and much more. And of course you can also ask your questions. Please note that some presentations are in Dutch and English.

View the presentation schedule

Virtual Tours

Wondering in which city you will be studying? Discover Leiden and The Hague from the comfort of your own home with our Virtual Tours! We take you on a tour and show you all the faculties of Leiden University.

I'm joining the Online Open Day

How do I get to the online platform of the Bachelor's Online Open Day?
After your registration you will immediately receive a confirmation email. In this mail you will find the overview of your chosen sessions and a link to the online platform. The links to the presentations on the platform will be activated at 8:30 am on Saturday, March 1. So you can visit the platform of the Bachelor's Online Open Day earlier, but the live sessions will only start on the day itself.

Did you accidentally delete your registration confirmation email? Request a new confirmation email.

What device should I use to visit the platform?
Do not use mobile or tablet to access the platform. For the most optimal user experience we recommend using a desktop computer or laptop and a Google Chrome internet browser. Make sure you have the most up-to-date version of this browser installed. Make sure you have a stable connection and that your network is not being used by others.

What should I do if I can't see presentations on the platform?
Always check first that your computer has a stable connection. Do you keep not seeing presentations? Refresh the page or open the link again from your confirmation email. For visitors from specific countries, the streaming tool we use to broadcast the presentations may have been blocked by the government so these presentations cannot be shown.

Can I also attend a presentation that I did not register for?
Yes you can! All courses giving a live online presentation can be attended that day via the platform.

Can I watch the presentations later?
No, the presentations will not be recorded and can therefore only be viewed during the Open Day on Saturday, March 1.

How do I register for the Bachelor's Open Day?
You can apply for the Bachelor's Open Day in Leiden and The Hague through the application form.

Unfortunately you cannot come to Leiden or The Hague? Then sign up for the Online Open Day.

Which programmes participate in the Bachelor's Open Day?
Every faculty participates in the Bachelor's Open Day on location. A number of programme presentations can be followed online. 

What is the presentation schedule of the Bachelor's Open Day?
View the presentation schedule of the Bachelor's Open Day here.

How do I visit the Bachelor's Open Day?
The faculties of Leiden University are in Leiden and The Hague. The locations are best reached by train, bus or OV-fiets. In Leiden, shuttle buses run the entire Open Day to the faculties at the Bio Science Park (Archaeology and Science) and the city center (Law and Humanities).

I have signed up, but unfortunately I cannot attend the Open Day on location. How do I unsubscribe?
In the confirmation email of your registration you will find your personal link to unsubscribe. We ask you to cancel in time if you are unable to attend, so that a place becomes available for other interested people. 

Have you lost your confirmation email? Retrieve it here.

I can't attend the Bachelor's Open Day. Where can I find more information about the master programmes?
You can find all information about the master programmes and specializations on the education pages. 

Can I visit the faculties and/or Leiden University at another time?
Yes, there are several information activities that take place throughout the year.

How do I get an entry ticket?
If you register for the Open Day via the registration form, you will immediately receive a confirmation email. This mail is your entry ticket, so keep it safe.

Did you delete the email by mistake? Request a new email here.

Why is there an entry ticket?
Because of the high interest in the Open Day, it is important to register in advance to ensure a spot at the presentation(s) of your choice. By registering you will receive an admission ticket and have priority over people who decide to come to the Open Day at the last minute (without registering in advance).

Do I have to bring my entry ticket printed out?
You may also show the proof on your phone.

I have indicated not to bring a parent/guide, but I want to change this. Is that possible?
You can change this via the link in your admission ticket if there is still room at the presentation(s). If a certain presentation is already full, it may be that your parent/guide cannot attend this presentation. Your parent/guardian can then wait for you with a cup of coffee or talk to students or advisors at the information market.

Can I really only bring one parent?
Due to high interest, you can really only bring one parent to the presentations. However, you may visit the information fair with two parents and one parent can wait with a cup of coffee while the other parent accompanies you during the presentation.

Travel directions to Leiden

Leiden University considers sustainability important, which is why we advise visitors to the Open Day to come by public transport as much as possible. Parking a car is often very expensive and it can be difficult to find a parking spot.

Bonus-tip: rent an OV-bike! That's a fun way to get to know the city and campus. In Leiden, shuttle buses run throughout Open Day to faculties at the Bio Science Park (Archaeology and Science) and the city center (Law and Humanities).

• View map with locations

Do you come to the Open Day by car? Where can you park in Leiden?
The Leiden city center is almost entirely permit holder parking. It is best (and cheaper) to park in the parking garage. Park in Parking Garage Garenmarkt and walk within five to ten minutes to the Open Day locations in the city center. More information about parking garage Garenmarkt (location, rates and route) can be found here.

Visiting the Open Day locations at the Bio Science Park? Then park in the brand new parking garage Ehrenfestweg, easily accessible from the A44 via the Plesmanlaan. There are no parking spaces on the public road. More information about Parking Garage Ehrenfestweg (location, rates and route) can be found here.

There are also several general disabled parking spaces in the center of Leiden. As a disabled parking permit holder, you can also apply for a free disabled parking permit for Leiden. This allows you to park anywhere in Leiden city center. Read more on the municipal website.

The center of The Hague is very easy to reach by public transportation. The university locations of the Open Day are within a 5-minute walk from The Hague Central Station.

Take note! Plan your journey on time, because on Saturday 1 March, ProRail will be working on the tracks and platforms of The Hague Central Station. Therefore, no trains will run between The Hague Laan van NOI and The Hague Central and The Hague Holland Spoor and The Hague Central on that day.
 
 Advice for your train journey to The Hague
- From The Hague Laan van NOI, you can take the metro to The Hague Central Station.
- Or choose the destination The Hague Holland Spoor. From there, you can catch the tram or bus to The Hague city centre.
- Note that your extra travel time can be up to 15 minutes.
- Plan your journey shortly before departure with the journey planner for the most up-to-date advice.

Do you come with your own transportation?The Hague has several parking garages and parking lots spread throughout the city.
Under the Wijnhaven building of The Hague Campus is the Turfmarkt parking garage. The entrance to the Turfmarkt parking garage is at the address Schedeldoekshaven 204. This is the only entrance. The route to this parking garage:

From the Prins Bernhardviaduct, follow the blue P signs to the Turfmarkt garage. At the end of the Prins Bernhardviaduct, make a loop at the traffic lights to Ammunitiehaven. Follow the signs to the Turfmarkt parking garage entrance.